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Trafford Watch Co Touring GMTvsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Touring GMT
Trafford Watch CoTouring GMT
MSRP $899
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Touring GMT41mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Touring GMT42 hoursh
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Touring GMT100m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
Touring GMT$899
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
0mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Hardened scratch-resistant coating
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Exhibition
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Bluebird Blue
Cream
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$279

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT

Owners widely praise the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT for its great finishing, fun and original designs, and nice dials. One owner notes the GMT's flyer function and unique inner bezel, while another reports their Trafford's domed crystal cracked after a short drop. Owners describe the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT as having a "cool funky original vibe" and a "chonky boi vibe on the wrist but in a good way," with one wearer reporting daily use for a year without the watch stopping. On balance, owners rate the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT highly for its distinctive aesthetic and robust daily performance.

From video reviewers

The Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT's unique GMT function offers an alternative way to use the feature. The micro-adjust system on the bracelet is a convenient feature for fine-tuning the fit. The watch lacks specific details on its performance, accuracy, or movement caliber, making it difficult to compare it to other GMT watches.

Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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